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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.71, 23.49 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.71, 23.49 and 14.56 is: 21.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.71 : 23.49 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.71/23.49 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.71x = 23.49 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.71x = 341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.96/15.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.77

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